Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Folic Acid Intake Cause Dehydration, Diarrhea, Dry Throat And Heartburn?

Hi, I am female 29 years old, I started taking folic acid since 2 weeks ago to help me getting pregnant and now I am feeling dehydrated all the time, I also have diarrhea, dry throat,bloating and heartburn and I couldn't sleep at night I also feeling disturbed with the white thick excessive vaginal discharge and burning sensation in my lower abdomen. My question is, does folic acid intake can cause all these symptoms I have mentioned above? Thanks a lot for your help.
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Twitter Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 29 Apr 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi

Folic acid can cause adverse effects like bloating,nausea,bitter taste in mouth,fatigue,sleep disturbances.

Consider taking the drug after food and at night to reduce the side effects.

Vaginal discharge and lower abdomen symptoms may be unrelated to folic acid.Any history of vaginal infections should also be ruled out.

Incase of delayed periods,urine pregnancy test should also be done by 10 days of missed period.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Heartburn


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Folic Acid Intake Cause Dehydration, Diarrhea, Dry Throat And Heartburn?

Hi Folic acid can cause adverse effects like bloating,nausea,bitter taste in mouth,fatigue,sleep disturbances. Consider taking the drug after food and at night to reduce the side effects. Vaginal discharge and lower abdomen symptoms may be unrelated to folic acid.Any history of vaginal infections should also be ruled out. Incase of delayed periods,urine pregnancy test should also be done by 10 days of missed period. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician